Det. Lt. Tim Sholander, the Team Commander of the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, explains what’s behind the increased presence of narcotics in the U.P. and subsequent rise in arrests, and how law enforcement and partnering agencies are working to get illicit drugs out of U.P. communities and get help for those who need substance abuse recovery therapy.
Insights: UPSET team commander discusses rise in narcotics use in the U.P. and how it’s being addressed

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